Market trends

Hair Care Ingredients 2012 virtual expo is this week!

Hair Care Ingredients 2012 virtual expo is this week!

By Simon Pitman

The Hair Care Ingredients Virtual Expo and the conference program, which is Wednesday, September 19, just got even better with the addition of an industry round table that will feature some of the key suppliers.

Lobby group commends J&J decision to remove harmful chemicals

Lobby group commends J&J decision to remove harmful chemicals

By Andrew McDougall

Having received on-going pressure from the Campaign of Safe Cosmetics regarding the use of certain chemicals in its hair care products, Johnson & Johnson has now been commended for its announcement that it will remove harmful chemicals from its baby...

Nail care growth aids US prestige make-up sales

Nail care growth aids US prestige make-up sales

By Andrew McDougall

Despite being the smallest segment, prestige nail care has recorded double digit growth in the first half 2012 boosting the sales of the overall US prestige market in department stores.

Roundup of sampling trends so far in 2012..

Roundup of sampling trends so far in 2012..

By Michelle Yeomans

Subscription sampling appears to be this year's newest trend whereby compnies are better connecting the consumer to the brand, enabling the sampler to find what product really works for them while offering up and coming brands the opportunity to...

You’re so vain: Men’s grooming market booming

You’re so vain: Men’s grooming market booming

By Andrew McDougall

Whilst many segments of the cosmetics market plateau, the men’s grooming category is reporting strong sales growth as maintenance of facial hair becomes more popular.

Mobile app developments so far in 2012....

Mobile app developments so far in 2012....

By Michelle Yeomans

With Mintel forecasting a rise in products which increase the interactivity between the virtual and real world like QR codes and mobile apps, Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the unique ways brands are connecting to the consumer.

Asian cosmetics summit to tackle major ethical & ecological issues

Asian cosmetics summit to tackle major ethical & ecological issues

By Michelle Yeomans

According to Organic Monitor, the second Asia-Pacific edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit to be held in Hong Kong this November is to tackle some of the major ethical and ecological issues facing the industry in that region.